Update: If you have VMware Workstation version 5.5.3, you will want tofollow the updated guide.
If you are using version 5.5.2 or below, continue on.
Ubuntu continues to evolve, and the pre-compiled vmware tools just don’t have the time to adapt.
This makes it a little more difficult to install, but not impossible.
The second command installs the header files for your currently running kernel.
It will prompt you that you’re gonna wanna compile the module for your system.
Select yes and continue.
When you are all done, reboot your virtual machine, and that’s all there is to it.
Tested on: Ubuntu Dapper, Ubuntu Edgy Eft
